USN
Triple Chocolate
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A candy‑bar‑style chocolate experience with 20g of protein and only 2g sugar, achieved via a milk/soy blend plus collagen and modern low‑sugar sweeteners.
When to choose USN Triple Chocolate
Best for chocolate lovers who want a lower‑sugar, high‑protein fix after training or in the afternoon—assuming they’re fine with sugar alcohols and not vegetarian.
What's in the USN bar?
Triple Chocolate isn’t shy about its chocolate—there’s a sweetened milk‑chocolate coating, plus cocoa mass and cocoa powder for depth, and cocoa butter for that glossy snap.
Under the dessert vibe, USN’s bar leans on a mixed protein system: milk protein (a casein–whey style dairy blend), soy protein, and collagen peptides together deliver 20g of protein—top‑tier for the category—while carbs stay modest and sugar very low.
That low sugar doesn’t come from fruit; it’s engineered with sugar alcohols and refined fibers to keep sweetness high without a big glucose spike. Fats sit around the middle of the pack and come mainly from cocoa butter, a touch of butter fat, and some sunflower oil.
In short: big chocolate flavor, high protein, lower sugar—built with modern food tech rather than pantry staples.
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 16 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Calories
- 213
Protein
2015HIGHProtein comes from a blend of milk protein (which naturally combines casein and whey), soy protein concentrate, and a dose of collagen peptides. Milk and soy are complete proteins that support muscle repair; collagen adds texture and bumps the protein number but is incomplete on its own. At 20g (around the 90th percentile), you’re getting a high hit of mostly high‑quality protein with a small portion from collagen.
Fat
89MIDMost fat is from cocoa butter in the chocolate components, with smaller amounts from sunflower oil and butter fat. Cocoa butter is rich in stearic and oleic acids—more saturated than a nut butter but with a clean melt and chocolatey mouthfeel—while sunflower oil contributes unsaturated fats. At 8.4g (middle of the pack), it’s a balanced fat load for a chocolate‑coated bar.
Carbs
1620MIDCarbs here are ‘engineered’ more than ‘whole’: polydextrose and oligofructose (soluble fibers) provide bulk, glycerol keeps it soft, and a little tapioca starch binds the bar. Sweetness is driven by maltitol (a sugar alcohol) and a touch of sucralose, which typically blunts sharp blood‑sugar spikes compared with sugar but can bother sensitive stomachs if you eat multiple bars. With 16g total carbs (on the lower side for bars), expect steadier energy than a date‑ or syrup‑sweetened bar, with the usual polyol caveat.
Sugar
24MIDSugar is very low at 1.6g because the bar relies on sugar alcohols (maltitol) and a high‑intensity sweetener (sucralose) for taste, with only small amounts of natural sugars from dairy and cocoa components. That’s good news for limiting quick spikes, but remember sugar alcohols still contribute some calories and can cause GI upset for some people at higher intakes. If you prefer sweetness from fruit or honey, this takes a different—more processed—route to “low sugar.”
Calories
213210MIDAt 213 calories (about average for bars), most energy comes from protein and fat, with the remainder from carbohydrates that include low‑calorie fibers and sugar alcohols. Roughly speaking, 20g protein contributes about 80 calories and 8.4g fat about 75, leaving a modest share from carbs. It’s a tidy snack‑level calorie count for the protein you get.
Vitamins & Minerals
There aren’t standout added vitamins or minerals here. You’ll get small, incidental amounts—calcium and phosphorus from milk proteins, a bit of magnesium from cocoa, and some vitamin E from sunflower oil—but nothing that typically clears 10% of daily value on the label.
Additives
This is a modern low‑sugar bar, so expect refined helpers: maltitol and sucralose for sweetness, polydextrose and oligofructose for fiber and bulk, glycerol to keep it moist, lecithins to bind, and plain caramel for color. They deliver candy‑bar texture and sweetness with fewer sugars, but they’re highly processed and, in the case of polyols/fibers, can be gassy for sensitive guts. If you want simpler ingredient decks, this one will read more ‘functional’ than ‘pantry.’
Ingredient List
Corn or wheat
Cocoa beans
Cow's milk
Ground roasted cocoa bean nibs
Cow's milk
Soybeans
Animal skins and bones; fermentation
Vegetable oils and animal fats
glucose
Chicory root
What are people saying?
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“A little late to the discussion, but I love USN trust crunch protein bars. They are 214kcal and 20grams of protein per bar. They also taste really good.”
Main Praise
The biggest win here is the flavor‑to‑macro payoff: Triple Chocolate actually tastes like a treat while still delivering 20g of protein for about 213 calories. Men’s Fitness called the flavors “bang‑on” and even “too indulgent” for post‑workout—high praise if you’re hunting for a dessert‑leaning bar that still does the job.
A Redditor kept it simple—“They also taste really good”—which tracks with the broader sentiment that this line punches above its weight on taste. Texture earns nods too: a real chocolate coating and a firm, slightly chewy center avoid the sticky taffy vibe some bars have.
For anyone moving from meeting to gym to commute, it’s a reliable protein hit with far less sugar than a typical chocolate bar.
Main Criticism
Not everyone is smitten. Some tasters pick up a distinct sweetener or protein‑powder aroma, and a few mention an occasional gritty bite that interrupts the candy illusion.
It’s also quite sweet, and the sucralose/maltitol blend can linger on the palate. Because it leans on sugar alcohols, sensitive stomachs might notice gas or bloating—especially if two bars become lunch.
The bar’s collagen helps texture and protein count but means it isn’t vegetarian, and a couple of reviewers have flagged higher saturates and salt in some flavors than they’d like for everyday use.
Value complaints pop up too, with several writers calling it more of a treat than a daily staple.
The Middle Ground
Put the praise and gripes side by side and the picture sharpens. If your north star is a short, whole‑food ingredient list, Triple Chocolate won’t court you—it’s proudly engineered for taste and texture.
But if you want something that feels like a candy bar and still fits a training day, this one lands the trick, which explains both the Men’s Fitness applause and the Reddit “tastes really good” endorsement (Reddit rarely agrees on anything besides cats).
The “too sweet” crowd has a point if you’re sensitive to sucralose or maltitol—that’s the price of keeping sugar at 2g. Some USN flavors reportedly run higher in sugar, but this particular Triple Chocolate stays low, so the sugar critique doesn’t stick as well here.
Texture complaints can be storage‑dependent; eaten fridge‑cold, more bars feel gritty. The truth sits between “avoid” and “must‑have”: it’s a well‑executed, dessert‑leaning protein bar with clear trade‑offs you can see on the label.
What's the bottom line?
USN’s Trust Protein Bar in Triple Chocolate is built for the chocolate‑first crowd who still want 20g of protein without a sugar crash. It tastes like a bona fide treat, travels well, and clocks a reasonable 213 calories. The sweetness comes from sugar alcohols and sucralose rather than fruit or honey, which keeps sugar low but won’t be every palate—or every stomach’s—favorite.
chocolate break. If you prefer minimal‑ingredient bars or you’re polyol‑sensitive, you’ll be happier elsewhere. Read your priorities as closely as the label, and you’ll see why this one has loyal fans.